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NON-CURBSIDE RECYCLABLE ITEMS

WHERE TO TAKE NON-CURBSIDE RECYCLABLE ITEMS?    

• Single Use Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, etc.) - Wilkes Co Landfill

• Lead Acid Batteries - these must be recycled by NC Law - Advance Auto, AutoZone, and O'Reilly's Auto Parts Stores, Wal-Mart automotive, Wilkes Co Landfill

• Rechargable batteries (tool's, cell phones, etc.) - Lowe's

• eBike Batteries - call any area cycling shops to inquire about the brands that location can recycle.

• Cell Phones - Most cell phone stores, Lowe’s, ecoATM at Wal-Mart

• CFL or fluorescent bulbs - Lowe’s, Wilkes County Landfill, Waste Management recycle by mail

• Clothing - consignment or thrift stores, donate, or sell

• Dishes, ceramics, glassware - consignment or thrift stores, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Facebook marketplace, etc.

• Eyeglasses - Goodwill store,  North Wilkesboro Lion's Club, or check with your eye doctor’s office.

• Furniture - consignment or thrift stores, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Facebook marketplace, Freecycle, letgo, offerup, Oodle, Trove Market, Bookoo, etc.

• Flower bed plant plastic containers such as plastic plant pots, plant trays, and plant tags - Lowe’s in the garden department. 

• Mercury-containing thermostats, barometers, and thermostats - Wilkes County Landfill, Waste Management recycle by mail  

• Home burned CD or DVD - Trash, donate for craft projects

• Original music CDs or Cassette tapes and DVD or VHS movies - consignment or thrift stores or music reseller for reuse  

• Pallets - donate for Craft & Building projects

• Plastic shopping bags - Food Lion, Lowes Foods, Lowe’s, Walmart, Kohl’s 

• Plastic spoons, forks, and straws - Trash 

• Prescription empty bottles - Trash

• Prescription medication disposal - Walgreens, Wilkes County Sheriff’s office, and the North Wilkesboro Police department.

• Printers - Manufacturer, Wilkes County Landfill

• Real Christmas trees - Residential curbside collection available within the town limits. 

• Scrap metals - Wilkes Steel Recycling, Lowe Fur & Herb Co, or Wilkes County Landfill

• Toner or inkjet empty cartridges - Office supply store, or check with the manufacturer

• Hazardous waste - Waste Management for a quote

• Tires (removed from rims) - Wilkes County Landfill 

• Used motor oil - O’Reilly’s, AutoZone, and Advanced Auto Parts Stores or Wilkes County Landfill 

• Used motor oil filters - O’Reilly’s or Wilkes County Landfill

• Working appliances - Habitat for Humanity ReStore, consignment or thrift stores.